Gardening Blog

Get inspired by Doreen G. Howard's backyard gardening tips. Doreen wrote for The Old Farmer's Almanac for many years and has grown more than 300 varieties of heirloom edibles and flowers. Enjoy a nice mix of gardening advice from container gardening to unusual houseplants!

September 16, 2011

September 8, 2011

At the end of August, I attended a garden writer’s symposium and two trade shows that featured a tempting array of new products headed to the consumer starting in January. From green lawn paint to a sensational burgundy and blue-gray sedum groundcover, I have plenty to share with you.